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Chapter 21 The Mystery of the Cyber Friend — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is a safe online habit?

Answer: B. Using a strong password and keeping it private — A strong password helps protect accounts and should not be shared with others.

Q: Why should students avoid sharing their location on social media?

Answer: B. Strangers may misuse the information — Sharing location can expose a person's routine and place them at risk if strangers misuse it.

ENGLISH · Samacheer Kalvi 8th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Chapter 21 The Mystery of the Cyber Friend — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi 8th ENGLISH — Chapter 21 The Mystery of the Cyber Friend, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is the main cautionary message of "The Mystery of the Cyber Friend"?

A. We should trust every online friend immediately.
B. We should be careful while sharing personal information online. ✓
C. We should stop using the internet completely.
D. We should only use social media for games.

Answer: B. We should be careful while sharing personal information online.
The story warns readers not to trust strangers on social media blindly and to protect personal information.

Which of the following is a safe online habit?

A. Sharing your address with unknown people
B. Using a strong password and keeping it private ✓
C. Posting your school timetable publicly
D. Sending personal photos to strangers

Answer: B. Using a strong password and keeping it private
A strong password helps protect accounts and should not be shared with others.

Why should students avoid sharing their location on social media?

A. It makes their accounts look boring
B. Strangers may misuse the information ✓
C. It increases internet speed
D. Teachers may become angry

Answer: B. Strangers may misuse the information
Sharing location can expose a person's routine and place them at risk if strangers misuse it.

Which situation best shows the lesson of the chapter?

A. A boy shares his password with his best friend
B. A girl ignores an unknown person's request for private information ✓
C. A student posts his home address to make new friends
D. A child accepts all invitations from strangers

Answer: B. A girl ignores an unknown person's request for private information
Ignoring unsafe requests from strangers reflects the chapter's message about online caution.

If a stranger online says, "Don't tell anyone about our chat," what is the best interpretation?

A. The stranger is probably helping you
B. The stranger may be trying to hide something unsafe ✓
C. The stranger wants to be your teacher
D. The stranger is just being playful

Answer: B. The stranger may be trying to hide something unsafe
Secrecy is often a warning sign, especially when an unknown person tries to isolate a child from trusted adults.

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